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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,293.44, 18,440.17 and 3,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,293.44, 18,440.17 and 3,059.44 is: 4,589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,293.44 : 18,440.17 = 3,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,293.44/18,440.17 = 3,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,293.44x = 18,440.17 × 3,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,293.44x = 56,416,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,416,539.96/12,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.16

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